And it's on

So every year our family has an Easter egg hunt for all of the "cousins" and every year I am asked to do it. Well assumed that I will do it is more like it. I hem, I haw, but in the end I end up participating. And let's just say that my track record of late has not been so good.

I'm 24 and it's a borderline farce now. Strangely enough my zeal for running around collecting plastic-encased candy doesn't quite have the same appeal as it once did. Last year for instance, I specifically did not invite my girlfriend over for Easter lunch because I knew that we would be having the Hunt. While it would have been fun to run about with her, I really didn't want her to see my pitiful performance. It was a good move on my part as I came in last with a paltry 11 eggs. And the caper was that last year, we forgoed the traditional candy for coins and gift cards and I ended up with a 14 measly cents...

But this year, oh this year was different. I not only made a good showing, but dare I say it... UPSET CITY! That's right, after putting away my standard three helpings (I really don't understand why we have to do the Hunt immediately after eating) I managed to snare 20 Eggs. That was good enough for 2nd place, behind cousin Brian and tied with Megan and Jessica*

While I know that Easter is a religious holiday, spending time with my family, sharing stories and eating great food is what is important to me. That and ham: sweet glorious honey-baked, spiral cut ham.

*Ages withheld to protect the integrity of the game.